Scientists’ letter to the federal government re: rulemaking on older forests
“As scientists with expertise in forest ecosystems, climate change, and natural resources, we fully support global efforts to protect large trees and old forests (mature and old growth) from logging along with restoring logged forests as natural climate solutions¹. . . . There is no substitute for their outsized role, and no ecological reason to log large trees and old forests. Many of the current and proposed forest management actions in the US are inconsistent with climate goals and global efforts to protect 30% to 50% of lands for myriad ecosystem and biodiversity benefits². “
Olympic Climate Action 